Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Honey

SERVES: 2

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Total time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

For the pancakes:

• 2 eggs
• 3/4 c cottage cheese
• 1 Tbsp. honey 
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 
• 1/2 tbsp. baking powder 
• 2 tsp. butter 
• Cooking spray 

For the Lemon Honey Syrup:

• ¼ Cup Honey 
• ½ lemon, zest and juice 
• Berries and fresh flowers to finish (optional) 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a blender mix eggs, cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla. 
2. In a blow, mix the flour and baking powder. 
3. Pour the blended batter into the flour mixture and stir to combine. 
4. Heat a griddle or skillet over medium high heat.  Spray with cooking spray and add a teaspoon of butter (optional). 
5. When hot, scoop the batter using an ice cream scoop (for same sized pancakes) onto the griddle or skillet. Cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes; flip when top is bubbly and edges are slightly dry. Cook an additional 2 minutes or until both sides are brown.
6. If needed, keep the pancakes warm in a 200-degree F. oven while cooking remaining pancakes.  
7. To make the syrup, place the honey, lemon juice, and zest in a small bowl.  Put in the microwave for 20 seconds.  Stir and pour into a small pitcher. 
8. Serve the pancakes warm with the syrup, berries and fresh flowers (if using).  Enjoy! 

This recipe was developed by Diane at MyCuratedTastes.com

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